WWD (Woodward) 3-1 Month Momentum %: 15.66% (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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WWD Woodward Inc WWD
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Price $341.81
GF Value $244.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Woodward 3-1 Month Momentum %?

Woodward WWD -1.31% 92 3-1 Month Momentum % is 15.66% as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates WWD with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $244.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Aerospace & Defense companies, Woodward ranks better than 89.64% on this metric.

3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-30), Woodward's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 15.66%.

The industry rank for Woodward's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:

WWD's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than
89.64% of 357 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: -9.81 vs WWD: 15.66

Woodward  (NAS:WWD) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation

Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.

The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.


Woodward 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms


WWD vs CW, FTAI, ARXS: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Woodward's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Woodward 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Woodward's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Woodward's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.


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Woodward  (NAS:WWD) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation

3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:

3-1 Month Momentum %=( Price 1-month ago / Price 3-month ago - 1 ) * 100 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-1 Month Momentum % →
What does a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 15.66% mean?
Woodward (WWD) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 15.66% as of Aug. 30, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Woodward and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Woodward ranks #37 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Woodward's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Woodward's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 15.66%. Based on the distribution chart, Woodward ranks #37 out of 357 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Woodward has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woodward's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to CW and FTAI?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Woodward ranks #37 out of 357 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Woodward in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Woodward and its competitors. Woodward's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 15.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woodward stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodward (WWD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $244.33, compared to a current price of $341.81 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 15.66%. Woodward's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Woodward (WWD), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 15.66% as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Woodward (WWD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodward stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $341.81 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $244.33. GuruFocus considers Woodward to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WWD:

  • 3-1 Month Momentum %: 15.66%
  • GF Value™: $244.33 vs. price of $341.81 (39.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WWD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Woodward Business Description

Other Exchanges WW1:Germany
Address 1081 Woodward Way, Fort Collins, CO, USA, 80524
Woodward Inc is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets. It designs, produces, and services reliable, efficient, low-emission, and high-performance energy control products for diverse applications in challenging environments. The company operates in two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides fuel pumps, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, and flight deck controls, actuators, servo controls, motors, and sensors for aircraft. The Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, and sensors.
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